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General Information

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  • Carnegie Classification:
  • Research Universities (very high research activity)
  • Religious Affiliation:
  • Not applicable
  • Federal Aid:
  • Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).


Enrollment (Fall 2008)

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  • Total enrollment:
  • 29617
  • Undergraduate enrollment:
  • 1026, 28591
  • 1026
  • Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment:
  • 29617, 0
  • 29617
  • Graduate enrollment:
  • 29617, 0
  • 29617
  • Undergraduate attendance status (Full-time):
  • 83.00, 17
  • 83.00%
  • Undergraduate attendance status (Part-time):
  • 17, 83
  • 17%
  • Undergraduate student gender (Male):
  • 49.00, 51
  • 49.00%
  • Undergraduate attendance status (Female):
  • 51, 49
  • 51%

Undergraduate race/ethnicity

  • American Indian or Alaska Native:
  • 0.00, 100
  • 0.00%
  • Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander:
  • 3.00, 97
  • 3.00%
  • Black or African American:
  • 11.00, 89
  • 11.00%
  • Hispanic/Latino:
  • 2.00, 98
  • 2.00%
  • White:
  • 77.00, 23
  • 77.00%
  • Two or more races:
  • 6.00, 94
  • 6.00%
  • Race/ethnicity unknown:
  • 6.00, 94
  • 6.00%
  • Non-resident alien:
  • 1.00, 99
  • 1.00%

Undergraduate Student Age

  • 24 and under:
  • 0, 100
  • 0%
  • 25 and over:
  • 0, 100
  • 0%
  • Age unknown:
  • 6.00, 94
  • 6.00%

Age data are reported for Fall 2007.

Undergraduate Student Residence

  • In-state:
  • 6.00, 94
  • 6.00%
  • Out-of-state:
  • 6.00, 94
  • 6.00%
  • Foreign countries:
  • 6.00, 94
  • 6.00%
  • Unknown:
  • 6.00, 94
  • 6.00%

Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates.

  • Graduate attendance status (Full-time):
  • 0, 100
  • 0%
  • Graduate attendance status (Part-time):
  • 0, 100
  • 0%

Estimated Student Expenses (Before Aid)

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Undergraduate academic year prices

Detailed Expenses 2008-2009 2007-2008 2006-2007
Tuition and fees
In-state $9,399 $9,399 $9,399
Out-state $23,922 $23,922 $23,922
Books and supplies $1,275 $1,225 $1,185
Living arrangement
Detailed Expenses 2008-2009 2007-2008 2006-2007
Room and board (On Campus) $9,240 $8,799 $8,286
Other (On Campus) $5,970 $5,730 $5,670
Room and board (Off Campus) $9,240 $8,799 $8,286
Other (Off Campus) $5,970 $5,730 $5,670
Other (Off Campus with Family) $5,970 $5,730 $5,670
Total Expenses 2008-2009 2007-2008 2006-2007
In-state
On Campus $24,609 $23,928 $23,355
Off Campus $24,609 $23,928 $23,355
Off Campus with Family $15,369 $15,129 $15,069
Out-state
On Campus $39,132 $38,451 $37,878
Off Campus $39,132 $38,451 $37,878
Off Campus with Family $29,892 $29,652 $29,592

Financial Aid

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Full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking students, 2007-2008

  • % of students receiving any financial aid:
  • 84.00, 16
  • 84%
  • % of students receiving grant aid by type:
  • 57.00,22.00,14.00,51.00
  • Total grants: 57%
    Federal: 22%
    State/Local: 14%
    Institutional: 51%
  • Average amount of grant aid received by type:
  • 6648,4037,1949,5082
  • Total grants: $17,716
    Federal: $4,037
    State/Local: $1,949
    Institutional: $5,082

Admissions

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  • Undergraduate application fee (2008-2009):
  • 40


Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008 Total Male Female
Number of applicants 11,8765,7596,117
Percent admitted 75%77%73%
Admissions Considerations
  • Secondary school GPA:
  • Recommended
  • Secondary school rank:
  • Required
  • Secondary school record:
  • Required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program:
  • Recommended
  • Admission test scores (SAT/ACT):
  • Required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language):
  • Recommended

Test Scores: Fall 2008 (enrolled first-time students)

Students submitting scores Number Percent
SAT2,16461%
ACT3,04986%
Test Scores 25th Percentile* 75th Percentile**
SAT Critical Reading490610
SAT Math500630
SAT Writing470590
ACT Composite2127
ACT English2027
ACT Math2127

NOTES:
* 25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above

Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates

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First-to-Second Year Retention Rates

Retention rates measure the percentage of first-time students who are seeking bachelor s degrees who return to the institution to continue their studies the following fall.

Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees
  • Student retention (Full-time):
  • 83.00, 17
  • 83%
  • Student retention (Part-time):
  • 44.00, 56
  • 44%

Percentage of Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2007 and Returned in Fall 2008

Overall Graduation Rate and Transfer-Out Rate

The overall graduation rate is also known as the "Student Right to Know" or IPEDS graduation rate. It tracks the progress of students who began their studies as full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students to see if they complete a degree or other award such as a certificate within 150% of "normal time" for completing the program in which they are enrolled.

Some institutions also report a transfer-out rate, which is the percentage of the full-time, first-time students who transferred to another institution.

Note that not all students at the institution are tracked for these rates. Students who have already attended another postsecondary institution, or who began their studies on a part-time basis, are not tracked for this rate.

Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002
  • Overall graduation rate:
  • 19.00, 81
  • 19%
  • Transfer-out rate*:

Percentage of Full-time, First-Time Students Who Graduated or Transferred Out Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program

(*) Not all institutions report transfer-out rates.

Bachelor s Degree Graduation Rates

Bachelor s degree graduation rates measure the percentage of entering students beginning their studies full-time and are planning to get a bachelor s degree and who complete their degree program within a specified amount of time.

Graduation Rates for Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees
  • Students who began in Fall 2006 (4-year):
  • 19.00, 81
  • 19%
  • Students who began in Fall 2005 (5-year):
  • 52.00, 48
  • 52%
  • Students who began in Fall 2004 (6-year):
  • 55.00, 45
  • 55%

Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Graduated in the Specified Amount of Time.

6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees
  • Female:
  • 55.00, 45
  • 55%
  • Male:
  • 55.00, 45
  • 55%

Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program

6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees
  • (!)Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander:
  • 65.00, 35
  • 65%
  • (!)Black or African American:
  • 33.00, 67
  • 33%
  • Hispanic/Latino:
  • 52.00, 48
  • 52%
  • White:
  • 57.00, 43
  • 57%
  • Race/ethnicity unknown:
  • 53.00, 47
  • 53%
  • Non-resident alien:
  • 61.00, 39
  • 61%

Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program

(!) Interpret data with caution. There are insufficient cases for a reliable estimate.
One or more categories are not present in the race/ethnicity graph because of an insufficient number of cases.

Programs/Majors

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Completions 2007-2008

Agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences

ProgramBachelorMasterCertificateDoctorAssociate
Horticultural Science3----
Category total3----

Architecture and related services

ProgramBachelorMasterCertificateDoctorAssociate
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)7772---
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning1729---
Category total94101---

Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies

ProgramBachelorMasterCertificateDoctorAssociate
African-American/Black Studies6----
Asian Studies/Civilization6----
Latin American Studies2----
Women's Studies485--
Category total1885--

Biological and biomedical sciences

ProgramBachelorMasterCertificateDoctorAssociate
Biochemistry4----
Biology/Biological Sciences, General785-2-
Cell Physiology---2-
Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology---8-
Developmental Biology and Embryology---12-
Human/Medical Genetics-5-6-
Pathology/Experimental Pathology-1-2-
Physiology, General-15---
Radiation Biology/Radiobiology-6---
Toxicology-4-4-
Category total8236-36-

Business, management, marketing, and related support services

ProgramBachelorMasterCertificateDoctorAssociate
Accounting1084---
Business Administration and Management, General46100-76
Finance, General9617---
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General8----
International Business/Trade/Commerce-8---
Labor and Industrial Relations1324---
Management Information Systems and Services, Other3---1
Management Information Systems, General7----
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other-7---
Marketing/Marketing Management, General20020--1
Operations Management and Supervision512---
Organizational Behavior Studies40----
Real Estate-3---
Taxation-2---
Category total572187-78

Communication, journalism, and related programs

ProgramBachelorMasterCertificateDoctorAssociate
Journalism31----
Radio and Television46----
Category total77----

Computer and information sciences and support services

ProgramBachelorMasterCertificateDoctorAssociate
Computer and Information Sciences, General1714---
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician4----
Information Science/Studies18---1
Information Technology2551---
Category total6465--1

Education

ProgramBachelorMasterCertificateDoctorAssociate
Art Teacher Education-15---
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services---3-
Curriculum and Instruction-2425-
Education, Other--9--
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other---9-
Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement--3--
Educational Leadership and Administration, General-163---
Elementary Education and Teaching2710---
Health Teacher Education4214---
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching431---
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching905--55
Music Teacher Education121---
Reading Teacher Education-2045-
Secondary Education and Teaching4227---
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education-18-3-
Special Education and Teaching, General3331-4-
Category total250359182955

Engineering technologies/technicians

ProgramBachelorMasterCertificateDoctorAssociate
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician----3
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician----27
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician9----
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician14---5
Manufacturing Technology/Technician----13
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician----31
Category total23---79

Engineering

ProgramBachelorMasterCertificateDoctorAssociate
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering3919-6-
Architectural Engineering18----
Biomedical/Medical Engineering27--6-
Chemical Engineering272-8-
Civil Engineering, General5221---
Computer Engineering, General2019-12-
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering3827-9-
Engineering Mechanics-1---
Engineering, General362---
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering-6-5-
Industrial Engineering127-2-
Materials Engineering1210-11-
Mechanical Engineering10247-12-
Nuclear Engineering-4---
Category total372185-71-

English language and literature/letters

ProgramBachelorMasterCertificateDoctorAssociate
Creative Writing--2--
English Language and Literature, General4318-9-
Speech and Rhetorical Studies16413---
Category total2073129-

Family and consumer sciences/human sciences

ProgramBachelorMasterCertificateDoctorAssociate
Category total-----

Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics

ProgramBachelorMasterCertificateDoctorAssociate
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General-8-4-
French Language and Literature13---
German Language and Literature93-3-
Linguistics1----
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other---3-
Spanish Language and Literature147---
Category total2521-10-

Health professions and related clinical sciences

ProgramBachelorMasterCertificateDoctorAssociate
Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences---10-
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist193----
Communication Disorders, General2465-6-
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)307---
Environmental Health-22-14-
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner-17---
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator44----
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other21----
Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing-11--
Medical Scientist (MS, PhD)-1-3-
Medicine (MD)---156-
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other-10---
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist16----
Nurse Anesthetist-22---
Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery-111--
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)-3---
Nursing, Other-35105-
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)290132--
Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene-4---
Pediatric Nurse/Nursing-91--
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])---85-
Pharmacy Administration/Policy/Regulatory Affairs (MS, PhD)-9-2-
Physical Therapist Assistant----16
Physical Therapy/Therapist-15---
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing--1--
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling7----
Category total6252441628116

History

ProgramBachelorMasterCertificateDoctorAssociate
History, General518-3-
Category total518-3-

Legal professions and studies

ProgramBachelorMasterCertificateDoctorAssociate
Law (LLB, JD)---122-
Legal Assistant/Paralegal20---3
Category total20--1223

Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities

ProgramBachelorMasterCertificateDoctorAssociate
General Studies1----
Humanities/Humanistic Studies1----
Category total2----

Mathematics and statistics

ProgramBachelorMasterCertificateDoctorAssociate
Mathematics, General227-6-
Statistics, General-12---
Category total2219-6-

Multi/interdisciplinary studies

ProgramBachelorMasterCertificateDoctorAssociate
Historic Preservation and Conservation--2--
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other770-1-
Neuroscience---3-
Category total77024-

Natural resources and conservation

ProgramBachelorMasterCertificateDoctorAssociate
Environmental Studies91-1-
Category total91-1-

Personal and culinary services

ProgramBachelorMasterCertificateDoctorAssociate
Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other7----
Category total7----

Philosophy and religious studies

ProgramBachelorMasterCertificateDoctorAssociate
Philosophy95-6-
Category total95-6-

Physical sciences

ProgramBachelorMasterCertificateDoctorAssociate
Astrophysics1----
Chemistry, General359-23-
Geology/Earth Science, General73-9-
Physical Sciences, Other1---3
Physics, General74-12-
Category total5116-443

Psychology

ProgramBachelorMasterCertificateDoctorAssociate
Psychology, General1208-10-
School Psychology-31-2-
Category total12039-12-

Public administration and social service professions

ProgramBachelorMasterCertificateDoctorAssociate
Social Work43142---
Category total43142---

Science technologies/technicians

ProgramBachelorMasterCertificateDoctorAssociate
Chemical Technology/Technician10---2
Category total10---2

Security and protective services

ProgramBachelorMasterCertificateDoctorAssociate
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies174281-51
Fire Science/Fire-fighting----4
Fire Services Administration50----
Category total224281-55

Social sciences

ProgramBachelorMasterCertificateDoctorAssociate
Anthropology1913---
Applied Economics-15---
Economics, General37----
Geography158---
International Relations and Affairs11----
Political Science and Government, General5910-4-
Social Sciences, General22---2
Sociology272-2-
Urban Studies/Affairs14----
Category total20448-62

Visual and performing arts

ProgramBachelorMasterCertificateDoctorAssociate
Art History, Criticism and Conservation149---
Commercial and Advertising Art35----
Conducting-3-3-
Dance, General6----
Design and Applied Arts, Other16---
Directing and Theatrical Production-2---
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General26----
Fashion/Apparel Design41----
Fine/Studio Arts, General4418---
Industrial Design69----
Interior Design48----
Music History, Literature, and Theory11---
Music Management and Merchandising-9---
Music Performance, General2976-7-
Music Theory and Composition39-6-
Music, General4----
Musicology and Ethnomusicology---2-
Piano and Organ613-15-
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology168---
Voice and Opera1212-4-
Category total355166-37-
Grand total3546203243689174

Varsity Athletic Teams

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2007-2008 Varsity Athletes

NCAA Division I-A Men Women
All Track Combined 68 125
Baseball 30 -
Basketball 14 14
Football 103 -
Golf 11 9
Lacrosse - 20
Soccer 23 27
Swimming and Diving 24 23
Tennis - 7
Volleyball - 14

Accreditation

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Institutional Accreditation

Agency Periods of Accreditation Status
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission1913-01-01-Accredited

Specialized Accreditation

Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education1942-03-27-Accredited
American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar1923-07-01-Accredited
American College of Nurse-Midwives, Division of Accreditation
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
American College of Nurse-Midwives, Division of Accreditation1996-09-30-Accredited
American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation1953-02-06-Accredited
American Dietetic Association, Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
American Dietetic Association, Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education2004-07-26-Pre-Accredited
American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education1986-05-16-Accredited
American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education1997-04-30-Accredited
American Psychological Association, Committee on Accreditation
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
American Psychological Association, Committee on Accreditation1948-02-01-Accredited
American Psychological Association, Committee on Accreditation1979-10-01-2007-06-18Resigned
American Psychological Association, Committee on Accreditation1983-02-09-2002-01-01Terminated
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology1977-10-01-2006-12-31Resigned
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology1977-10-01-Accredited
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology2003-12-01-Accredited
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education2001-09-29-Accredited
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education2001-09-29-Accredited
Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs1952-11-01-Accredited
Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology1971-06-18-Accredited
Liaison Committee on Medical Education
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
Liaison Committee on Medical Education1942-07-01-Accredited
National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation1948-09-01-Accredited
National Association of Schools of Dance, Commission on Accreditation
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
National Association of Schools of Dance, Commission on Accreditation1995-09-01-Accredited
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation, Commission on Community/Junior College Accreditation
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation, Commission on Community/Junior College Accreditation1928-09-01-Accredited
National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation1992-09-01-Accredited
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education1954-01-01-Accredited